Imagine... an expanse of water vast enough to hide a thousand secrets...A creature lurking in the inky, hidden depths... A beast with the power of legend... A monster that's long, fierce, and scaly... A leviathan that's been hunted again and again...Without success. Until, perhaps, now...And for readers, a chance to track down the valuable Silver Ness, a hidden treasure, awaiting discovery...Read the book, find the clues, search for the Silver NessThe...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA mission to Mars. A freak accident. One man’s struggle to survive. From the author of Project Hail Mary comes “a hugely entertaining novel that reads like a rocket ship afire” (Chicago Tribune).“Brilliant . . . a celebration of human ingenuity [and] the purest example of real-science sci-fi for many years . . . utterly compelling.”—The Wall Stre...

Psst! It's true! This is the best book on EXPLORERS you'll ever read! They struggled up mountains, trekked across deserts, marched through mudflats. Some found rivers, some lost themselves, others lost their tempers.Could you have solved the Riddle of the Rivers like Sturt? Would you have crossed Australia waving a brass-handled sword like Leichhardt? On your next bushwalk, will you remember the frying pan? In this book you'll discover the marvellous men that mapped Australia: the ...

Do these monsters really exist? Read the amazing true stories in this Level 3 DK Reader - then decide for yourself!Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. Perfect for reading together!

Take a closer look at Australia's best-known marsupials.Why does Australia have animals that are so different from others anywhere else in the world? Why do 'roos and wallabies have such big tummies? Who were the kangaroos with fangs that lived 10 million years ago? What's the best way to become invisible (to kangaroos, at any rate)? Which wallaby is a 'living fossil' - the same as the wallabies that grazed 10 million years ago? Why do joeys eat their mother's droppings? Fnd out in ...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #11: Dark Day in the Deep Sea, they had lots of questions. How big is a giant squid? What is a dragonfish? How do deep-sea creatures find food when it’s so dark down...

Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat is a dingo?How do dingoes act?Where did dingoes come from?The history of dingoes and humansCulture and dingoesPrey of dingoesDingoes as petsConclusionAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionThe dingo is an Australian animal that has been there for a very, very long time. Lots of people hear the name, but most don't know much about them, except that they're dogs.But...

This book depicts the wonder of the world of Whales in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful mammal: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following Whales are featured: * The awesome Blue Whale * The loveable Beluga Whale * The notorious Killer Whale * The endangered Humpback Whale * The shy Minke Whale * The loud Sperm Whale * The tusked Narwhal The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color kindle. T...

Have you heard the most bizarre tales from around Australia?Did a UFO drag a family’s car off the road in the middle of the outback? How did rocks rain from the sky in WA? And what became of the prime minister who went into the surf and was never seen again?Explore the strangest tales, most incredible encounters and creepiest urban legends in Australia’s history. Read about the investigations and weigh up the facts – do you believe the official explanations...

This book is a shortened version of our popular "Rays and Skates: Pancakes of the Sea" and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1215 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the rays. They will find out the answers to these questions:Are all rays sting rays?What do a ray's teeth look like?How do you keep from stepping on a ray?How big are the biggest rays?And many more!LearningIsland.com be...

It's after hours at the museum, but something is stirring. A roar echoes through the corridors - the dinosaurs are alive! Meet a colorful cast of dinosaurs large and small and see what they get up to when no one is watching. With short sentences and simple vocabulary as well as picture dictionary boxes with word labels, Deadly Dinosaurs is perfect for children just beginning to learn to read.Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultatio...

With a lively rhyming text and vibrant paper collage illustrations, author-artist Bob Barner shakes the dust off the dinosaur bones found in museums and reminds us that they once belonged to living, breathing creatures. Filled with fun dinosaur facts (a T. Rex skull can weigh up to 750 pounds!) and an informational "Dinometer," Dinosaur Bones is sure to make young dinosaur enthusiasts roar with delight.